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Fritz Wilson

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Fred C. Wilson
BornAugust 2, 1928
AwardsColorado Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee[1]
NASCAR Cup Series career
12 races run over 3 years
Best finish63
First race1959 Daytona 500 Qualifier
Last race1965 Motortrend 500 (Riverside)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 4 0

Fred C. Wilson (August 2, 1928 – 2007) was an American racecar driver from Denver, Colorado.

Trivia

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He won a race on three wheels, only to be disqualified.[citation needed] He led the 1st laps of the 1st Daytona 500, only to have engine failure in the beginning of the race. This rendered him the nickname "Fritz-fritzy", applying the common phrase "on the fritz" to his name, in reference to his vehicle malfunction.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ ""Fritz" Fred C. Wilson 1929 - 2007". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05.